Crime Rate in Victoria & Norcross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria & Norcross

The total recorded crimes in Victoria & Norcross, Wyre, UK in March 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria & Norcross crime rate of 2.19 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Victoria & Norcross, encompassing approximately 13,268 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Victoria & Norcross Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Roman Way with total crimes: 4
  • York Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Victoria & Norcross?

To understand the safety of Victoria & Norcross, we need to analyze Victoria & Norcross crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wyre:

    • In 2024, Victoria & Norcross reported a higher crime volume than the Wyre average, with 488 crimes compared to 455. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Victoria & Norcross witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Victoria & Norcross had fewer crimes than the Wyre average, with 358 crimes compared to 416. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Victoria & Norcross witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wyre, Victoria & Norcross has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Victoria & Norcross Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Victoria & Norcross has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 2.19 ranking 14th out of 23 in the Wyre, UK

In 2024, the total Victoria & Norcross crimes were 488. The crime rate of Victoria & Norcross in 2024 was 36.78 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Wyre.

In 2023, the total crimes in Victoria & Norcross were around 358 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.98 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Wyre.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wyre)CrimesRank (Wyre)CrimesRank (Wyre)
Pharos157 11,728 11,636 1
Mount77 2999 21,147 2
Rossall56 4661 5733 3
Jubilee68 3858 3728 4
Bourne47 8671 4499 6
Park48 7526 6545 5
Hardhorn with High Cross56 5512 7427 9
Breck51 6488 8429 8
Marsh Mill42 10428 11441 7
Tithebarn42 9360 14325 15
Preesall41 11428 10368 10
Brock with Catterall19 17411 12342 12
Garstang37 12385 13339 13
Warren32 13324 15329 14
Great Eccleston27 15227 18216 16
Hambleton & Stalmine14 20292 16205 17
Pilling21 16146 22111 22
Stanah17 19235 17192 18
Pheasant's Wood17 18185 1985 24
Calder7 23119 24180 19
Wyresdale5 24165 20137 20
Cleveleys Park12 22138 23119 21
Carleton13 21150 2197 23

Victoria & Norcross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 202514
December 202411
November 20246
October 202423
September 202414
August 202420
July 202412
June 202416
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 202514
December 202413
November 20246
October 202412
September 202418
August 20249
July 20248
June 202432
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 202411
June 202412
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Victoria & Norcross in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Victoria & Norcross postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Roman Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. York Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Ormont Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rowland Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Moorhen Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Daisy Bank (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Daisy Bank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Whiteside Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Throstle Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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